NAHAD will host its HSI Hands-On (formerly Regional Training) on October 16-17. This program by the Hose Safety Institute promotes and develops an understanding and adoption of HSI guidelines and best practices in hose design and fabrication. Attendees will participate in a series of interactive presentations, visit distributor locations for hands-on exercises, and tour a […]
NAHAD hosts nearly 900, establishes new committee structure at Annual Meeting
Last month, nearly 900 attendees gathered for NAHAD’s 38th Annual Meeting and Convention at the Fontainebleau Miami Beach to reconnect with existing clients, engage with new customers, and take part in multiple educational sessions. The convention ran from May 15-18, and was kicked off with the “State of NAHAD” report by 2021-2022 by President Jeff […]
Registration open for NAHAD’s Regional Training event in Chicago
NAHAD will host its third annual Hose Safety Institute Regional Training in Chicago, June 27-28. This program is designed to promote and develop an understanding and adoption of HSI guidelines and best practices in hose design and fabrication. Attendees will participate in a series of interactive presentations, visit distributor locations for hands-on exercises, and tour […]
NAHAD’s Regional Training moves to Chicago in October
NAHAD will host its third annual Hose Safety Institute Regional Training in Chicago, October 11-12. This program is designed to promote and develop an understanding and adoption of HSI guidelines and best practices in hose design and fabrication. Attendees will participate in a series of interactive presentations, visit distributor locations for hands-on exercises, and tour a […]
NAHAD postpones 2021 Annual Meeting and Convention until June
NAHAD leadership announced it will postpone its 2021 Annual Meeting and Convention to now take place June 12-15, 2021 at the Marriott Marquis in San Diego. Originally scheduled for April 10-13, NAHAD’s leadership believes this delay will allow more of the NAHAD membership to be able to attend the premier event in the hose and […]
Registration open for NAHAD Regional Training October 5-6
NAHAD will host its 2nd annual Hose Safety Institute (HSI) Regional training as a virtual event. Scheduled for October 5-6, this program is designed to promote and develop an understanding and adoption of HSI guidelines and best practices in hose design and fabrication. Attendees will participate in a unique virtual experience that will include interactive […]
NAHAD to host virtual Annual Meeting of Members
NAHAD’s Annual Convention, which was slated for late last month, may have been cancelled, but NAHAD’s Annual Meeting of Members will still take place virtually on Wednesday, May 13 from 2-2:45 p.m. NAHAD’s Board of Directors will hear from leadership on the state of the industry, as well as the association’s key initiatives and deliverables […]
NAHAD gears up for its annual meeting in the Bahamas
Registration continues for NAHAD’s 36th Annual Meeting & Convention, taking place April 24-29, at Atlantis Paradise Island in the Bahamas. The program provides time to experience Atlantis, but also offers the forums necessary to network and learn. This year’s educational program features a focus on the economy, not only providing an overall Economic Update, but […]
NAHAD opens registration for annual meeting in Bahamas
Registration is underway for NAHAD’s 36th Annual Meeting & Convention, taking place April 24-29, 2020 at Atlantis Paradise Island in the Bahamas. The program provides time to experience Atlantis, but also offers the forums necessary to network, to learn, and to achieve members’ business goals. This year’s educational program features a focus on the economy, […]
NAHAD report: new board member, Annual Convention update and more
NAHAD is pleased to appoint Brian Pellegrin to NAHAD’s Board of Directors. He will be completing NAHAD’s board term vacated by the resignation of John Serra with Hydraulic Supply Co. earlier this month. Brian is Vice President/General Manager of Spartan Industrial & Marine which derived from the acquisition of Industrial & Marine Equipment in 2012. […]
Register for NAHAD’s Hose Safety Institute Regional Training in Cleveland
Registration is now open for NAHAD’s newest Hose Safety Institute Training program, to be held September 10-11, in Cleveland. This event is designed to promote and encourage the adoption of Hose Safety Institute guidelines and best practices in hose design, manufacturing and fabrication. Attendees will participate in interactive classroom learning and have hands-on experiences in […]
NAHAD revamps its Hose Safety Institute training options
NAHAD has always been a leader in promoting hose safety in the industry. Its Hose Safety Institute Handbook has been used for years as a key resource in educating and on-boarding new staff in hose basics. So, it was no surprise at this year’s NAHAD Annual Meeting in Las Vegas this month that the organization […]
The odds are good for a great NAHAD experience in April
NAHAD’s 35th Annual Meeting and Convention is taking over the Bellagio Resort and Casino in Las Vegas, April 5-10, bringing together more than 1,000 hose industry professionals all under one roof. The event, geared towards both manufacturers and distributors, gives ample opportunities to network and learn from experts and each other through general sessions, organized and […]
Last chance for the NAHAD early-bird rate
Friday, February 16 marks the last day attendees can register at the early bird rate for NAHAD’s 34th Annual Meeting & Convention. The event is slated for April 28 – May 1, at the JW Marriott Marco Island, Fla. As usual, the four days provides attendees with education, training, networking, and fun, giving users, manufacturers and […]
NAHAD webinar to focus on attracting women into the hose industry
NAHAD will host a webinar, “Old Ways Won’t Open New Doors” on Wednesday, February 21 from 12 to 1 p.m., to preview the Women in Leadership (WIN) workshop at NAHAD’s 34th Annual Meeting and Convention in Marco Island, Fla., April 29. The webinar is meant for both women and men, and will ask important questions, […]
NAHAD names new officers, board members
More than 930 NAHAD members from around the world recently convened at the JW Marriott Hill Country in San Antonio, Tex. for the association’s 33rd Annual Convention. The leading manufacturers and distributors of hose assemblies and related products and services participated in four days of educational sessions, networking programs and the annual Showcase of Hose Solutions […]
NAHAD planning plenty of educational opportunities at Convention
In addition to outstanding networking and business opportunities, NAHAD has also planned exceptional educational workshops through its UID-in-a Day program. Choose from six great sessions designed to provide you with the skills you need to tackle today’s business challenges. Looking for new sales techniques and strategies? Want to avoid top HR pitfalls challenging today’s businesses? […]
ICP trying to build awareness of industrial distribution careers with job seekers
Industrial Careers Pathway (ICP) assisted dozens of volunteer “ICP Ambassadors” to participate in 39 career events across North America in 2016. Any employee of an industrial distribution company with membership in one of nine ICP Alliance Partner trade associations can become an ICP Ambassador by volunteering. ICP Ambassadors are encouraged to represent their respective companies, […]
Safety is critical where hose is concerned
Debbie Mitchell is the NAHAD Standards Manager for the association’s Hose Safety Institute. I spoke with her about the group at this year’s NAHAD Convention in Colorado Springs a few weeks ago. “The Hose Safety Institute is an organization within NAHAD that is available for both distributor and manufacturer members of NAHAD to join. It’s focused […]
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Compatible couplings ensure safe systems
Edited by: Michelle DiFrangia • Assistant Editor Proper component selection is critical to design a safe hydraulic system. Although couplings are a small component, they play a major role in hose assembly safety. A hose end coupling connects the hose with a port, adapter, another coupling, or attachment such as a quick disconnect. A mismatched…